We’ve all got our favorite herbs and spices, but some ingredients are basics. For many, sugar starts off the day in your tea or coffee. Sugar is also a key ingredient in many treats. Salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar are also non-negotiable. As for condiments, many can be made at home and they’ll most likelyContinue reading “The Basics for a Thrifty Pantry”
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All Veggie Nachos- Low Fat
Perhaps when you think of nachos you think of oozing cheese and lots of calories, but you can enjoy All Veggie Nachos and not have all the fat and calories!
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake
When the strawberry rhubarb shortcake is baked it has an inverted well for spooning in lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Eggs Florentine – the Quick and Easy Version
This Eggs Florentine recipe uses frozen spinach, which is a time saver. The eggs are baked in a ramekin, with orange sauce instead of hollandaise sauce.
Got Rhubarb?
If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I love rhubarb! While I’m sure one plant would be enough for our garden, instead I have five robust plants! Even before the snow is melting the plants are beginning to burst from the ground. In no time at all weContinue reading “Got Rhubarb?”
Making Cold Process Soap On The Home Front
Making soap has been on my to do list for a long time! I collected everything I could possibly need and finally decided to give it a try. Everything I read said the items should only be used for soap making so I collected a small stock pot (stainless steel NOT aluminum) and a plastic twoContinue reading “Making Cold Process Soap On The Home Front”
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa
I love when the grill is up and running. Try these yummy turkey burgers next time you’re grilling. You’ll be glad you did! Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa 1 pound of ground turkey 2 scallions, minced ¼ cup whole wheat bread crumbs 2 Tbsp minced celery 2 Tbsp salsa ¾ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chiliContinue reading “Grilled Turkey Burgers with Tropical Salsa”
Big Apple Pancake – so good
This Big Apple Pancake recipe could be eaten it for breakfast but it is very sweet and we enjoyed it as a dessert, which was perfect.
Spice-Crusted Steak with Mushrooms
Spice-Crusted Steak with Mushrooms is an excellent way to cook ae steaks! The spice mixture is different but it was so delicious!
Crispy Cheese Crackers
Did you ever see a recipe in a magazine and think… “that looks yummy, I think I will make it?” Most of the time when I do this I have good luck and the recipe comes out just as pictured. I received the latest issue of Taste of Home recently and saw a recipe forContinue reading “Crispy Cheese Crackers”
Nancy on the Home Front 